My daughter Kate is almost four years old and more excited than ever for Christmas, so I decided to make her a Christmas calendar countdown as we tick down our days to the 25th! I knew I wanted something fun, festive, and reusable year after year. I also didn’t want candy to be the daily
Personalized Playroom Art & Photo Display Wall
There’s been more fun than just coloring and sticker craziness happening in Kate’s nursery-turned-playroom lately! The latest addition to the space is this personalized art and photo display wall. Read on for all the DIY details! Like many good wall displays, this one got its start thanks to IKEA: The top half of the
10 Bulk Prep & Freeze Meal and Snack Recipes
Want to eat more all-natural food and less junk from a box? Good! This post is for you. One of the most common questions I hear is, “How in the world do you find time to make all your meals from scratch?” My answer – which I cannot say enough is – BULK PREP &
Life with a Daughter
Kate: 3 Years, 2 Months
One of Kate’s absolute most favorite things to do right now is twirl with Daddy. He loves it, too. He holds her hands, she gets a running start, running circles around him, and then he lifts her up and twirls her around. Kate goes silent, opens her mouth with awe and wonder, and just stares
Kate: 3 Years, 1 Month
I was thinking about ending Kate’s monthly posts once she turned 3 years old, but then she goes and says something cute and I can’t help but need to capture it! Case in point: G had left for a work trip out of state but his car was still in the garage because he got
Things Loved in June 2013
1. Loreal’s Magic Skin Beautifier BB Cream I noticed this face cream stuff sitting on the shelves at my local Target and I decided to give it a try (probably because it had the word “magic” in it – score one for marketing). The packages says it has “4 Beautifying Actions in 1: Hydrates, Primes,






